Chalmers primed for big night at Kalgoorlie International Speedway as part of series double-header

National Late Models champion Joe Chalmers hopes an initial run of bad luck to open the WA Pro Dirt Series is behind him, but Mother Nature could have the final say ahead of Friday night’s round at Kalgoorlie International Speedway. KIS is due to host the fourth leg as part of a special double-header that extends to Esperance on Saturday night. Earlier this year Chalmers claimed a maiden Australian title, and he said he looked forward to returning to the Goldfields and one of his favourite circuits — conditions permitting after this week’s heavy rain played havoc with the track. “At the first show (at Ellenbrook) we had a hole in the radiator, and at the second one (at Perth Motorplex) we broke a water pump,” Chalmers said. “It wasn’t the best way to start, but we finally had a win (in round three, also at Perth Motorplex). “If the (KIS) track turns out to be juiced up, it will make it a lot faster and probably a little bit choppier, depending on which support events we have. “It could be a little rough and with some character added to it, which always makes it exciting for the fans to watch. “But I’m confident in my car and, being a younger bloke, hopefully I’m a bit fitter than some of the other drivers. “Ideally that’ll pay dividends at the end.” On the rigours of a double-header, Chalmers said the format perfectly suited him. “I’d race every day of the week if I could,” he said. “That’s what we do in America when I’m over there — you race every second or third night, and flat-out with competitions. “Esperance was where I won my first-ever Pro Dirt race, so it’s cool to be going back there as well.” After this weekend, the series returns to Perth Motorplex for three rounds, on November 30, December 26 and December 29.